Who requires that labels be sewn in garments?

Question

The first thing I do with a pack of new boxer shorts is cut out the inside label that indicates the size and material content of the shorts. I do it because they irritate my skin

Inevitably, I cut the fabric on some of the shorts and thus ruin them.

Does the government require these useless labels or do the manufacturers put them in knowing that a certain percent of their shorts will be immediately ruined and so need replacement?

Answer 1

Labelling is required by the government - the FTC to be precise.

Shop around a bit - the "Fruit of the Loom" brand I buy have the label info actually printed on the fabric, not on a sewn-in label.

Richard

Answer 2

well I guess u dont have an allegey to any cloth and I guess u only plan on wearing them once because u dont need the cleaning instructions either, guess u dont care what size they are